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1. The really old hangars that are literally falling down are not being worked on.  There is no money.  I agree that they are a safety hazard, but I believe that there is more to this story since I believe that the old hangars have been declared "heritage buildings".  Thus, they can't just be...

I did two summers of the CG as a Guardsman in the mid-90s.  Never fainted.  Not even close.  The question of eating breakfast was always thrown our way as most of the time it turned out that someone who fainted didn't eat breakfast that morning.  There were many a night of partying done prior to...

High Flight Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I've climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth Of sun-split clouds, — and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of — wheeled and soared and swung High in the sunlit silence...

Pte Sheppard, first recommendation is not to use your real name on this site.  This helps to protect your identity in case you wish to express your opinion on certain matters. Second is that why are you worried about your civy credentials when you are not even done your recruit trg yet? ...

I personally got to know Matthew Fisher while I was in KAF for 9 plus months.  He was actually pretty reasonable and supportive of the military in my private conversations with him.  He dished the dirt on the other reporters.  It is simply another case of be careful what you say to reporters as...

I'm not sure why a post on helos for the Olympics got turned into a discussion for supply or troops?  After all, this section is for Air Force and in particular "Rotor Heads". Cyclones are being bought to replace the Sea Kings, not the Griffon.  Thus the comment that they are not Tactical...

Cyclones:  don't count on them for the Olympics.  Plus, they are not Tactical helicopters.  Different role, different equipment. Charter civy helos for what activity, Afg or Olympics?  Afg: chartered helos being used, but for specific things only.  Olympics: no, not for what is planned...

Here's an article that was written by a CP reporter about the 2010 Olympics and the military's provision of security for it.  In particular, pay attention to the Griffon comments: By Steve Rennie, THE CANADIAN PRESS KANDAHAR, Afghanistan — The need for Canadian Forces helicopters to help...

Today is a good day in Tac Hel aviation. :P to those who said that the Griffon can't work in Afg !!!!!

Kudos to Elissa (the RoCK) for her time spent there.  She was sorely needed to bring in the coordination of the civy agencies.  I still remember doing the Rock (aka the wrestler) pose to her and she had a good laugh.  Always with a smile and very hard working, logging many late nights and many...

Although I have questions about how the young soldier went about speaking with the media without permission, I have to admit that I'm glad that he did.  It was nice to have this aired so that those "experts" who say that they speak for us in the military are quieted.  I am tired of these...

Door gunners are door gunners.  They will be able to work on either airframe, the Griffon or the Chinook. I am not saying that anyone has violated op security, but please remember this when considering posting things.  I waited to see if anybody would mention it, but nobody has yet.  Therefore...

As a civilian, you would not be a part of DND or the CF and work on an a/c.  However, you could be a contractor and work on a/c, such as the Cormorant and at civilian companies who have a contract with DND to supply certain services.  Alternatively, a OEM or original equipment manufacturer could...

I agree, I read the article prior to coming onto the site today and was rather taken back from his comment.  Of all people who should know better, he should have not said that.  The whole point of indentifying that a person has PSTD is to help them.  How many CF pers that are now having trouble...

I recently returned from Afghanistan in May 08 where my primary job was Honours and Awards, amongst others, such as sharing in the task of casualty/death management.   Prior to the Sacrifice Medal's implementation, I had heard of a medal coming out that was intended to replace the Wound Stripe...

Strike, if I was in Kingston I would most certainly join you, but alas, I'm not even remotely close to Kingston at this point.  That being said, I'd like to wish everybody back home a Happy Birthday!

Oz_441, there is nothing wrong with questioning your Cpl, whom I assume is "A" level.  In fact, I encourage you to question your Cpl.  If your Cpl is not using the CFTO, then he is not following established a/c maintenance procedures.  If you remember about Flight Safety briefings, those little...

Well done Dave Gionet.  I knew this was coming but I couldn't tell you.  However, I'm very glad that I get to congratulate my friend with my 100th post!!!

I love when people that have no experience with the Griffon offer their opinion.  It was interesting yesterday and today when I saw two Twin Hueys flying at midday both times.  Didn't previous threads state that the Griffon couldn't fly in KAF due to the altitude and heat?  BS. A Griffon would...

All non-Combat Arms are not automatically doing 9 month tours.  I wanted to give more details but thought better due to OPSEC. Believe me, a 9 and a half month tour is long enough. By far, our HLTA, pay, benefits, etc. is the best compared to other nations.  I personally feel sorry for the US...